Delta Govt To Invest N20bn On Gas Project

Delta State government has disclosed that the N20 billion loan being sort by it is intended for a gas floating project to be sited in Warri.

Speaking with journalists at Asaba, the state commissioner for finance, Sir Fidelis Tilije, flanked by his counterpart in the ministry of information, Mr Charles Aniagwu and the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr Oliseh Ifeajika, said despite the misconception about the loan, he said that the wheel of governance cannot be halted because of blackmail.

On the benefits of the proposed gas project, he said the gas project will generate employment as well as drive internally generated revenue, of the state as he assured the investment will be beneficial to Deltans.

While assuring that the finances of the state is being well managed, he restated the administration’s desire to maintain transparency and accountability in line with Governor Okowa’s desire to serve the people.

On his part, the commissioner of Information accused the All Progressive Congress, (APC) of fueling a lot misconception to score cheap political point in the upcoming 2023 elections.